Douluo Continent: The Evil Tiger Subdues the Eight Desolations, and Marries Zhu Zhuqing

"Two months?"

Upon hearing this time, the blush on Zhu Zhuqing's face instantly faded, replaced by an undisguised sense of loss.

Lin Ye, who was standing nearby, keenly noticed the change in her emotions. He held the girl in his arms even tighter and gently comforted her:

"Hey, big kitty, it's only been two months, it'll be over soon."

"When I emerge from seclusion, my strength will definitely become even greater."

"Then, no one in the Martial Soul Academy will be able to bully the two of us."

After Lin Ye finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the disappointment in her heart.

She broke free from Lin Ye's embrace, and her clear, cold eyes regained their resolve.

"Okay, go ahead. I'll do my best too."

She paused, as if making up her mind, and suddenly said:

"Lin Ye, could you... could you please hold out your hand first? I have something for you..."

"Um?"

Lin Ye was a little confused, but still extended his left hand as instructed.

Zhu Zhuqing took something off her wrist and carefully placed it in Lin Ye's palm.

Lin Ye looked down and saw that it was a bracelet woven from an unknown black silk thread.

The bracelet is intricately braided and adorned with a small, perfectly polished black stone, on which a tiny character for "night" appears to be engraved.

"This is……"

Lin Ye was somewhat surprised.

Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head, not daring to look into Lin Ye's eyes.

"This...this is a bracelet I made myself these past few days when I had nothing to do...it's very...very sturdy."

"I...I don't know if you like it or not..."

Her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke, clearly extremely shy.

Looking at the simple yet heartfelt bracelet in his hand, Lin Ye felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He knew that for Zhu Zhuqing, with her aloof personality, to do something like this required immense courage.

This seemingly cold girl is expressing her concern for herself in her own clumsy yet sincere way.

"I like it, of course I like it!"

Lin Ye answered without hesitation, clutching the bracelet tightly in his palm.

Then he grinned mischievously, looked at Zhu Zhuqing, and said pitifully:

"But...I'm clumsy and don't know how to put it on. Could...please ask the pretty big cat sister to help me put it on?"

"Pfft..."

Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but laugh out loud at his funny appearance, and the sadness of parting she had felt earlier was instantly diluted.

She rolled her eyes at Lin Ye, annoyed, and said reproachfully:

"What an idiot! He can't even wear a bracelet properly!"

Despite saying that, she still took the bracelet and then grabbed Lin Ye's wrist.

The girl's soft, cool fingertips gently touched Lin Ye's skin, causing Lin Ye's heart to flutter slightly.

Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head and focused intently as she put the bracelet on Lin Ye.

Hmph, wear this and see which girl will dare to approach you, you big bad guy!

Soon, the bracelet was on.

The black silk threads wrapped around Lin Ye's bronze wrists looked exceptionally harmonious.

"Okay...okay."

Zhu Zhuqing released her grip, took a step back, and a satisfied look appeared on her pretty face.

"Hmm, not bad, big kitty. You know what, it looks really good."

Lin Ye raised his wrist, admired it for a moment, and sincerely praised it.

"Well... I'll head back now."

Zhu Zhuqing felt her cheeks getting hotter and hotter. She dared not stay with Lin Ye any longer and turned to run away.

However, as soon as she turned around, her wrist was grabbed by a large hand.

The next second, she was pulled back by a tremendous force and crashed heavily into a warm and firm embrace.

"Lin Ye, you..."

"Don't move."

Lin Ye's voice came from above, carrying an undeniable domineering tone.

"Hold me a little longer."

He held Zhu Zhuqing tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones.

Zhu Zhuqing stopped struggling and leaned quietly against Lin Ye's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat. The reluctance in her heart surged up uncontrollably once again.

Neither of them spoke again, and they simply embraced each other quietly.

The students passing by wisely avoided them, and no one disturbed this heartwarming and beautiful scene.

After a long while, Lin Ye slowly released his grip.

He looked into the girl's eyes, which were already slightly red, and gently stroked her nose.

"Ahem, big kitty, I...I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he didn't linger and turned to leave.

Zhu Zhuqing stood there, watching Lin Ye's receding figure until he completely disappeared from sight.

She raised her hand and touched her still burning cheeks, then looked down at her empty left wrist.

"Lin Ye... I will definitely catch up with you in two months!"

"Next time, I promise I won't let you stand in front of me alone!"

The girl secretly made a vow in her heart.

The next morning.

As the first rays of sunlight streamed into the Papal Palace, Lin Ye was already outside on time.

Bibi Dong was already waiting there.

"You're here?"

Bibi Dong's voice remained cold and aloof, but Lin Ye could detect a hint of satisfaction in it.

"Disciple Lin Ye greets Master." Lin Ye bowed respectfully.

"No need for such formalities."

Bibi Dong waved her hand and turned to walk towards a side hall behind the Papal Palace.

"Come with me."

Lin Ye immediately followed.

After walking through several long corridors, the two finally arrived at a huge metal door.

Bibi Dong stretched out her jade-like hand and gently pushed, and the metal door, which looked to weigh ten thousand pounds, slid open silently to both sides.

Behind the door was an enormous indoor fighting arena.

The entire battle arena is circular, with a diameter of at least three hundred meters. The ground is paved with hard black stone, and countless mysterious patterns are engraved on it, indicating that it has undergone special reinforcement.

In the very center of the arena, a figure was already standing quietly.

He was a tall, thin middle-aged man wearing a set of silver armor in the style of the Spirit Hall. His expression was cold and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.

When he saw Bibi Dong and Lin Ye walk in, he immediately knelt on one knee and bowed in a deep voice.

"Your subordinate greets His Holiness the Pope!"

"Get up," Bibi Dong said calmly.

She walked to the edge of the arena, looked down at Lin Ye, and said:

"Lin Ye, your special training officially begins today."

"Over the next two months, I will arrange various types of opponents for you. They are all elites from the Spirit Hall and have extremely rich combat experience."

"Your mission is to constantly push yourself to the limit in battles against them, familiarize yourself with each of your soul skills, and improve your combat abilities."

"And today, your first opponent is him."